County offers free tax-aide program for Manville residents

Older adults, people with disabilities, and lower-income residents encouraged to book appointments

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

Manville residents can get free help filing their 2025 federal and New Jersey tax returns through Somerset County's Tax-Aide program, with one of six service sites located right in town. Trained volunteers will prepare and e-file returns and even assist with property tax reimbursement forms.

Why it matters

The Tax-Aide program provides a valuable service to Manville's older, disabled, and lower-income residents who may need assistance navigating the tax filing process. With the program's local presence in Manville, it makes it more accessible for those who may have difficulty traveling.

The details

The Tax-Aide program, run by the AARP Foundation, offers free tax preparation services to Manville residents. Trained volunteers will help prepare and e-file federal and state tax returns, as well as assist with property tax reimbursement forms. The program is especially targeted towards older adults, people with disabilities, and those with lower incomes who may need extra support.

  • The Tax-Aide program is offering services in Manville for the 2025 tax year.

The players

AARP Foundation

A nonprofit organization that provides the Tax-Aide program to assist low- to moderate-income filers, with a focus on those 50 and older, in preparing and filing their tax returns.

Somerset County

The county government that is hosting the Tax-Aide program, with one of the six service sites located in Manville.

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What’s next

Manville residents interested in the Tax-Aide program can book appointments by contacting the Somerset County Office on Aging and Disability Services.

The takeaway

The Tax-Aide program is a valuable resource for Manville's older, disabled, and lower-income residents, providing free tax preparation assistance and helping them access important property tax reimbursements. The program's local presence in Manville makes it more accessible for those who may have difficulty traveling.